The Lok Sabha witnessed unruly scenes after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey raised allegations about Sonia Gandhi's links to Soros, leading to Opposition MPs climbing the dais of the Speaker in protest. Proceedings were adjourned till 1 pm, only to be adjourned till 2 pm within seconds.
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm around half an hour after it met. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar declined a notice from Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury calling for a discussion on alleged derogatory statements by the Allahabad High Court judge. Several notices by Opposition MPs under Rule 267 were also rejected by Speaker Om Birla.
Referring to the press meet held by the Opposition's RS members, Leader of the House JP Nadda said, "The Chair cannot be questioned with regard to the admissibility, and for other purposes, the Chairman's ruling cannot be criticised or questioned... Leader of the Opposition Kharge ji held a press conference and criticised the Chair. This is condemnable..."
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